wigs part 2

from last blog:

My bad wig day happened to coincide with the day of my 1st chemo treatment, so of course I was going to be a bit emotional. Back in the shop we decided to get the wig (just in case). When I got home, I put it in the very back of a cupbourd I rarely used. Looking back, I guess for me it was another bit of proof of my BC and treatment.

As it turned out, my head during chemo was far too sore to wear it anyway.  I even had to place my head scarves and beanies on just right so as not to cause too much pain. And the days I went 'naked', I had to be careful of people wanting to pat my bald head!

Towards the end of my treatment, when I finally remembered to pack the wig with me for the trip to Adelaide (from KI), I went back to the 'friendly' wig shop.  Despite the fact the wig had obviously never been worn, still had the tag attached to it, they would not take it back due to "health reasons". I pointed out that health reasons did't prevent me, or anyone else) from trying on hundreds of wigs before purchase.  Alas! to no avail.

I have donated my very expensive, just -like -real -hair wig to our local support group to be available to go out to our community members looking for a wig. The use is free, just needs to come back washed & clean. (currently out on loan)

note: Always look for the positive.